Event information for Surrey

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2 Event information for Surrey Prudential RideLondon is the world s greatest festival of cycling with 95,000+ cyclists participating in five separate events on trafficfree roads in London and Surrey. Events will take place in central London on Saturday 1 August 2015 and in London and Surrey on Sunday 2 August Prudential RideLondon was developed by the Mayor of London, Transport for London and London & Partners in partnership with Surrey County Council and is sponsored by Prudential. The event is managed by the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership. This booklet contains important information to help you plan your travel around Surrey on Sunday 2 August. Events on Sunday 2 August Prudential RideLondon-Surrey ,000+ amateur cyclists will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge through the closed roads of London and Surrey before finishing on The Mall. Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic the world s best male cyclists will compete in this world-class race through London and Surrey. The race starts in central London before heading into Surrey and returning to London to finish on The Mall. Both events start in London, travelling out of the capital into Surrey s stunning countryside before returning to London for an iconic finish on The Mall. The event routes through Surrey are on page 8. Other Prudential RideLondon events On Saturday 1 August the Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle and Grand Prix events take place in central London only (City of London and City of Westminster). For more information about the Prudential RideLondon festival weekend visit 2

3 Road closures on Sunday 2 August On Sunday 2 August there will be an impact on traffic in large parts of London and across Surrey. Roads used by the event will be closed so you ll need to plan your travel in advance. Visit www. PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk/roadclosures The roads that make up the route in Surrey will begin to close from. This is to allow for barriers to be installed, safety checks to be carried out and stewards and volunteers to get in place. Temporary rolling road closures Temporary rolling road closures will be used for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic wherever possible in Surrey to reduce the impact of road closures on residents and businesses. Once the last cyclist in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 has passed over Hampton Court Bridge, roads will begin to reopen, through to Forest Green. Later in the afternoon, reopened sections of the route being used for the Prudential RideLondon- Surrey Classic professional race will be managed by rolling road closures. This involves using a motorcycle escort team to temporarily hold traffic while the race passes. This reduces the impact of road closures on residents and businesses. On the rest of the roads used for the event route, it will not be possible to operate rolling road closures due to event timings and these roads will remain closed for the entire event period, with roads reopening as soon as it is safe to do so, after the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic race has passed through. Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic circuits The professional race will undertake a series of circuits of the Surrey Hills. After passing along West Street and South Street in Dorking, first comes a southern circuit of Coldharbour Lane and Leith Hill, a single ascent of the highest point in Surrey. After the descent from Leith Hill, the professionals make three circuits through Dorking High Street, Westhumble, Ranmore Common and Westcott. The race then travels back along Dorking High Street for a fourth and final before heading towards Box Hill. In total the race passes through the Dorking area five s. Riders in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic will cycle up Box Hill once before they take on the final 25 miles of the race from Leatherhead via Oxshott and Esher. Parking If you usually park on a road used for the event, please move your vehicle the night before. Vehicles cannot be parked on the event route from 00:01 on Sunday 2 August. Any vehicle left on the route or parked in a suspended parking bay will be removed from the route. What to do if you need help with access Please plan travel in advance. Call the helpdesk on (Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00) if you have a specific access question or other planning needs. 3

4 Road closures on Sunday 2 August (cont.) Road closures for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, with rolling closures for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. Location Hampton Court Bridge Walton-on-Thames Weybridge Byfleet Ripley West Horsley Newlands Corner Abinger Hammer Holmbury St Mary Forest Green, Oakley Road Road closure from 08:00 Amateur Riders from Professional race (rolling closure) 07:05 12:00 14:05 07:15 12:00 14:15 07:25 12:00 14:20 07:30 12:15 14:25 07:40 12:45 14:40 07:50 13:00 14:50 08:00 13:45 08:10 13:45* 15:00 08:15 14:15 08:20 14:00 * A25 is re-opened to Abinger Hammer for local traffic only. A25 remains closed eastbound at the junction with A248 to prevent through traffic reaching the A25 closure at Abinger Hammer. Road closures for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 and Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. Location Leith Hill Westcott Dorking Box Hill Village Leatherhead Oaklawn Road Oxshott Esher Thames Ditton Road closure from 08:30 07:30 08:30 07:30 07:30 07:30 Amateur Riders from Professional race 08:25 15:25 16:00 08:35 15:35 to 17:00 18:30 08:40 15:40 to 17:05 18:30 08:50 15:30 17:10 18:00 09:05 17:25 19:00 09:10 16:00 17:30 18:00 09:15 17:35 19:00 09:25 17:40 19:00 09:30 17:50 19:30 Road closures for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic only. Location Road closure from Amateur Riders from Professional race Staple Lane 14:30 14:50 15:30 Coldharbour Westhumble Street, Chapel Lane 14:30 14:30 15:20 15:45 to 16:40 16:00 18:00 Ranmore Common 14:30 15:50 to 16:45 18:00 4

5 Travel advice Supplementary information regarding local access for a number of communities in Surrey is available to download at Communities are; Ripley Shere, Gomshall, Abinger Hammer, Holmbury St Mary Forest Green Westcott Coldharbour Dorking Westhumble, Headley, Box Hill, Givons Grove, Mickleham Leatherhead Roads adjoining the event routes will have local access only for residents and businesses, with usual Sunday parking restrictions applied unless otherwise stated. Key roads The A3 will be open all day, although the junctions at Esher Common, Coombe Lane and Tibbet s Corner will be closed. The M25 is open as normal. The A244 at Walton is closed between 07:00-11:30. A short rolling closure between 14:00-14:30 will permit the professional race to pass safely. The A246 will be open all day between West Horsley and Young Street, giving access to the east side of Leatherhead town centre via Hawk s Hill. The A29 is not used for the event. River crossings Kingston Bridge westbound will be closed between and 19:30. Kingston Bridge eastbound will be closed between and 15:00. Hampton Court Bridge will re-open from Hampton Court Way after 15:00, but will be limited to local access between 15:00 and 19:00 as the Scilly Isles remains shut to through traffic. Please note that a number of bridges in central London will be closed until the evening. Visit 5

6 Local information What s on Businesses There are lots of great places to watch the cycling and enjoy the festive atmosphere around the route. Listed below is a selection of locations where celebrations are taking place for local communities to enjoy. Celebrate Pyrford For a fun family day of sports events, live music and big screens to watch the cycling action, head to Pyrford Cricket Club Ground, (Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, GU22 8ST). Visit for more information. Large crowds are expected to watch the events at certain points along the route. If you own a shop, cafe or restaurant in the area, you may want to consider opening on the Sunday if you don t normally, or have extra staff and stock to handle a potential increased volume of customers. Reduce the risk of disruption to your business by planning ahead. A guide containing advice and guidance to help with operational planning specifically for businesses is available to download at Dorking Town Centre Visit Dorking Town centre to see the professionals race through five s. Big screens and road side entertainment will be focused on the St Martin s Walk area and along the High Street. Leatherhead 25 miles to go, the cyclists need your support! The Prudential RideLondon hub will be based at the Swan Centre along with a big screen and cycle activities, making it a great place to cheer on amateur and professional cyclists alike. Esher Esher High Street is packed with great places to stop for food and drink after a busy day of spectating, and will offer a final stop in Surrey for cyclists in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 as they refuel at Sandown Racecourse. Emergency services Emergencies will be treated as a priority in the usual way. If you require the emergency services, call 999. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained and prioritised throughout all of the Prudential RideLondon events. Planning for Prudential RideLondon involves the police, fire and rescue services, ambulance services, local hospitals and other critical welfare services. On the day There will be stewards and volunteers positioned along the route. If you require assistance on the day that is not a 999 emergency please ask event staff to help. Pedestrian crossing points Pedestrian crossing points located along the event route will be under marshal supervision to help you across the road. Usual crossings may be suspended, but an alternative will be signposted where it will be easier to cross. Please be patient during the event and listen to instructions given by stewards and marshals. 6

7 Further information Inspired to ride? Surrey is one of the most popular cycling destinations in the UK, with its mix of busy towns and rural landscape. If you ve been inspired to get on your bike this summer, there are lots of other routes all over the county for you to try. Whether you re a beginner or keen cyclist, visit getcycling to find out more. CycleSMART If you re planning to cycle on Surrey s roads this summer, here are some top tips to help you stay safe: Wear bright or reflective clothing and always use lights in poor visibility. Look ahead so you can avoid emerging vehicles without swerving. Be careful when pulling out of side roads and onto roundabouts. Look out for other vehicles, especially at junctions. Ride where drivers can see you, away from the gutter and clear of opening doors. Look ahead and identify the course needed to avoid hazards and make manoeuvres. Make sure your helmet is fitted correctly. Need assistance? Please call the helpdesk on (Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00) if you have a specific access question or other planning needs. This number will be open on event days at: 08:00-17:00 on Saturday 1 August -19:00 on Sunday 2 August Information for road closure and reopening updates on event day The London Marathon Charitable Trust Prudential RideLondon is part of the London Marathon event family. Organisations in the areas in which London Marathon Events Ltd holds events are eligible to apply for grants from The London Marathon Charitable Trust to support facilities that enable increased participation in physical activities. Visit www. PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk/CharitableTrust for full details. 7

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